How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heritage High | Wake Forest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Wake Forest, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,043 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.5% | 28.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Heritage High | Wake Forest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,691 | $11,691 |
| District | Wake County Public School System | Wake County Public School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heritage High | Wake Forest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 51.5% |
| African American | 14.5% | 23.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% | 17.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heritage High | Wake Forest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 19 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321:1 | 314:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.5% | 27.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 248 | 128 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.